Trismus… gnashing of the teeth
How is trismus defined? What can cause it, and what should you do?
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
This week Clay Smith looks at UTI and need for LP in neonatal fever, heat stroke, imaging for appendicitis during pregnancy, and chest x-ray in aortic syndromes.
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Feelin’ It in my Bones: A Review of Intraosseous Access in the Emergency Department
When and how should you use intraosseous access? This post in the emDocs procedure series answers these questions and more.
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EM Thinker: Pearls From The Frontlines
Today’s EM Thinker post provides pearls on a variety of topics including airway optimization and high risk complaints and patients.
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Complications of Varicose Veins: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management
Varicose veins are common, but are there complications that can come from these seemingly innocuous findings?
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EM@3AM: Knee Dislocation
A 21-year-old male is brought to the ED by EMS after an MVC at 60 mph. He is complaining of severe right lower extremity pain, which EMS splinted. You find no other injuries on your exam, but upon removal of the splint, the patient has a clear deformity. You cannot detect a dorsalis pedis or posterior tibialis pulse on the right. What’s the next step in your evaluation and treatment?
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The EM Educator Series: Sneaky Back Pain
Welcome back to the EM educator series. This week we cover the difficult diagnosis of spinal epidural abscess with a case, considerations, and #FOAMed resources.
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EM Beats by Doge: Serious Headaches
Jonas Pologe is back with the EM Beats by Doge series. Today, Dr. Pologe brings you serious headaches.
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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: Pearls & Pitfalls
Abdominal compartment syndrome can be a tough condition to diagnose and manage. What do you need to know?
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Clay covers contrast-associated acute kidney injury, pediatric appendicitis, predictors of opioid misuse, and the potential harm of sodium polystyrene. Read on for more!
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